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1 – 9 of 9A Constitutional Court ruling barring members of his Movimiento Semilla (Seed Movement, Semilla) from holding congressional leadership positions will constrain the party’s room…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284734
ISSN: 2633-304X
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With options for keeping centre-left, reformist President-elect Bernardo Arevalo from office now running out, the conservative government of President Alejandro Giammattei looks…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283800
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Arevalo’s victory marks a shift in Guatemalan politics. After years of democratic backsliding, Arevalo promises a slow, partial recovery of transparency and the rule of law. His…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281432
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His candidacy is nevertheless proving turbulent, with challenges launched in recent weeks, against both the first-round results and Semilla’s right to run.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280896
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His immediate concerns will be tackling corruption and high levels of violent crime, as well as reviving the economy. High expectations will be undermined by his lack of a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241665
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Prospects for Mexico and Central America in 2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206918
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The victory of Giammattei, of the opposition Vamos grouping, marks a win for conservative forces in Guatemala and a high rejection rate for Torres. However, a high abstention rate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245797
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Anti-corruption efforts.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247164
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The appointments have proven controversial, largely due to questions around the probity of some of the new justices. This is particularly important given growing concerns that…